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Museo Archeologico Nazionale del Melfese Massimo Pallottino
Archaeological museum inside Melfi Castle, famed for Roman finds from Venusia and the celebrated Sarcophagus of Rapolla. Essential for regional history.
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The cheapest and fastest buses from Potenza to Melfi
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Oct 21
Cheapest price on Oct 21
$4
Average ticket price on Oct 21
$5
Fastest journey on Oct 21
1 h 3 m
Average journey duration on Oct 21
1 h 8 m
Buses on Oct 21
26
Distance
41 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Potenza to Melfi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Potenza to Melfi will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Fast buses
On Wed, Oct 21, we found 26 buses from Potenza to Melfi, including 24 direct services.
On Wed, Oct 21 the direct buses cover the 41 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 3 m .
On Wed, Oct 21 the slowest buses will take 1 h 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Autobus PZ7183:56 PM1h15Potenza Superiore5:11 PMMelfi station$41One-way0 transfers- Autobus PZ6162:23 PM1h09Potenza Superiore3:32 PMMelfi station$41One-way0 transfers
- Autobus PZ71011:16 AM1h16Potenza Superiore12:32 PMMelfi station$41One-way0 transfers
- Autobus PZ61011:33 AM1h03Potenza Superiore12:36 PMMelfi station$41One-way0 transfers
- Autobus PZ9248:23 PM1h09Potenza Superiore9:32 PMMelfi station$41One-way0 transfers
- Autobus PZ61011:33 AM1h03Potenza Superiore12:36 PMMelfi station$41One-way0 transfers
- Autobus PZ3087:21 AM1h08Potenza Superiore8:29 AMMelfi station$41One-way0 transfers
- Autobus PZ6162:23 PM1h09Potenza Superiore3:32 PMMelfi station$41One-way0 transfers
- Autobus PZ9248:23 PM1h09Potenza Superiore9:32 PMMelfi station$41One-way0 transfers
- Autobus PZ6184:13 PM1h09Potenza Superiore5:22 PMMelfi station$41One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Potenza to Melfi
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Take a bus from Potenza to Melfi and enjoy the approximately 25 miles (41 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 23:40.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 25 miles (41 km) |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 2 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Potenza to Melfi Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:43AM | Arrival Time 07:52AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:06AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h24 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:29AM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:21AM | Arrival Time 08:29AM | Duration 1h08 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:43AM | Arrival Time 08:52AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:16AM | Arrival Time 10:32AM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:16AM | Arrival Time 11:32AM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:32PM | Duration 1h22 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:11AM | Arrival Time 12:36PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:16AM | Arrival Time 12:32PM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 12:36PM | Duration 1h11 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:33AM | Arrival Time 12:36PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:06PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h24 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 03:32PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:23PM | Arrival Time 03:32PM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 03:13PM | Arrival Time 04:22PM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 05:11PM | Duration 1h46 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:11PM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 03:56PM | Arrival Time 05:11PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 05:22PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:13PM | Arrival Time 05:22PM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:23PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:23PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:06PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h24 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:23PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:06PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h24 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:32PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:23PM | Arrival Time 09:32PM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Live departures
Potenza to Melfi bus times
The table below shows live departures for Potenza to Melfi buses for today, Tuesday, October 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autobus PZ610 | 11:25 AM Potenza Centrale | 1h11 | 12:36 PM Melfi station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus PZ610 | 11:33 AM Potenza Superiore | 1h03 | 12:36 PM Melfi station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus PZ716 | 2:00 PM Potenza Centrale | 1h30 | 3:30 PM Melfi station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus PZ716 | 2:06 PM Potenza Superiore | 1h24 | 3:30 PM Melfi station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus PZ616 | 2:15 PM Potenza Centrale | 1h17 | 3:32 PM Melfi station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus PZ616 | 2:23 PM Potenza Superiore | 1h09 | 3:32 PM Melfi station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 19915 · Autobus PZ718 | 3:25 PM Potenza, Universita | 1h46 | 5:11 PM Melfi station | 1 transfer | |
| Autobus PZ718 | 3:50 PM Potenza Centrale | 1h21 | 5:11 PM Melfi station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus PZ718 | 3:56 PM Potenza Superiore | 1h15 | 5:11 PM Melfi station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus PZ618 | 4:05 PM Potenza Centrale | 1h17 | 5:22 PM Melfi station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus PZ618 | 4:13 PM Potenza Superiore | 1h09 | 5:22 PM Melfi station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus PZ310 | 7:15 PM Potenza Centrale | 1h20 | 8:35 PM Melfi station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus PZ310 | 7:23 PM Potenza Superiore | 1h12 | 8:35 PM Melfi station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus PZ724 | 8:00 PM Potenza Centrale | 1h30 | 9:30 PM Melfi station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus PZ724 | 8:06 PM Potenza Superiore | 1h24 | 9:30 PM Melfi station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus PZ924 | 8:15 PM Potenza Centrale | 1h17 | 9:32 PM Melfi station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus PZ924 | 8:23 PM Potenza Superiore | 1h09 | 9:32 PM Melfi station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus PZ306 | 10:25 PM Potenza Superiore | 1h15 | 11:40 PM Melfi station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus PZ306 | 10:30 PM Potenza Centrale | 1h10 | 11:40 PM Melfi station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, October 21 | |||||
| Autobus PZ704 | 7:00 AM Potenza Centrale | 1h30 | 8:30 AM Melfi station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus PZ704 | 7:06 AM Potenza Superiore | 1h24 | 8:30 AM Melfi station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus PZ308 | 7:15 AM Potenza Centrale | 1h14 | 8:29 AM Melfi station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus PZ308 | 7:21 AM Potenza Superiore | 1h08 | 8:29 AM Melfi station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus PZ710 | 11:10 AM Potenza Centrale | 1h22 | 12:32 PM Melfi station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 19909 · Autobus PZ610 | 11:11 AM Potenza, Universita | 1h25 | 12:36 PM Melfi station | 1 transfer | |
| Autobus PZ710 | 11:16 AM Potenza Superiore | 1h16 | 12:32 PM Melfi station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Things to do in Melfi
Discover the best of Melfi — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Melfi trip today.
- Recommended
Percorso Museale del Castello di Melfi
Castle interpretation spaces that help visitors understand the fortress, its phases, and Melfi's Norman, Swabian, Angevin, and Aragonese history.
- Recommended
Museo Diocesano di Melfi
Diocesan museum route presenting sacred art, liturgical objects, and documents that illuminate the spiritual and artistic heritage of the Melfi area.
- Must visit
Centro Storico di Melfi
Historic quarter around the cathedral and castle, best explored slowly for its lanes, viewpoints, and concentration of medieval and later architecture.
- Recommended
Piazza Umberto I
The main square of Melfi, lined with civic buildings and everyday local life. A practical starting point for exploring the old town on foot.
- Recommended
Piazza Duomo
Lively central square framed by historic architecture and shops, often used for events. Good for soaking up local atmosphere between major sights.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Pane Di Matera
Rustic oven-baked bread from nearby Matera, prized across Basilicata for its durum wheat flavor, thick crust, and long fermentation.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Peperoni Cruschi
Bell peppers dried in the mountain air, then fried until crisp. A Basilicata signature used as a snack or to top pasta, meat, and cod.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Strascinati
Fresh pasta made with flour and water, often served with tomato sauce, breadcrumbs, or peppers. It is one of Basilicata’s best-known home dishes.
Ristorante Novecento
Well-regarded dining option linked to local hospitality, offering refined Basilicata dishes and Aglianico wine in an elegant setting.
Ristorante Lucano
Established restaurant in Melfi known for Lucanian cuisine, local wines, and a traditional atmosphere suited to a full regional meal.
Ristorante Taverna Del Falco
Traditional venue in Melfi serving regional pasta, grilled meats, and local products in a warm, classic setting.
Euro (€)
Melfi is cheaper than major Italian tourist cities. Hotels, simple meals, and local transport are usually good value, while upscale dining options are limited but still moderate.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- €18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €45+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €1.20-2.50 for espresso or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is often included or modest. Rounding up or leaving €1-2 at cafes is enough; restaurants may get 5-10% for great service. Taxis are usually rounded up.
FAQs: Bus from Potenza to Melfi
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Potenza to Melfi by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Melfi, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The earliest bus from Potenza to Melfi leaves at 5:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Potenza to Melfi leaves at 11:40 PM.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Potenza and Melfi including taking a train and bus.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Potenza to Melfi.
No, the bus from Potenza to Melfi has no accessibility options.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Potenza to Melfi.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Potenza to Melfi.
No, luggage for the bus from Potenza to Melfi needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Potenza to Melfi.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Potenza to Melfi.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Potenza to Melfi.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Potenza to Melfi.
Italy uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards for most payments, especially in cities and larger establishments, but carrying some cash is advisable for small shops, markets, and rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.
In Melfi, travelers should be cautious of petty theft, especially in crowded areas and public transportation. It's advisable to watch for common scams such as overcharging by taxis or vendors. Staying alert in busy markets and avoiding isolated areas at night can help ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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